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Heatherbrae NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Heatherbrae, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Heatherbrae NSW is 654 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heatherbrae is $601 per week ($31,252 per year). Median rent in Heatherbrae is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Heatherbrae has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Heatherbrae has a population density of 51.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heatherbrae is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heatherbrae is $2,000.

There were 36 recorded offences in Heatherbrae in 2025-26, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

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Heatherbrae Population

residents (Census 2021)

Heatherbrae Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$601/wk

$31,252 per year

#7073 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

Heatherbrae Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (373) Female 42.5% (276)

Population Density

51.0

people per km²

654 people · 12.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,461

Family income/wk

Heatherbrae Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Heatherbrae Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.8% 109 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.2% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Heatherbrae Country of Birth

Australia

97.7%

England

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Heatherbrae Religion

No Religion

30.7%

Anglican

19.2%

Catholic

18.2%

Not stated

15.1%

Islam

8.5%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Baptist

2.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heatherbrae Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Heatherbrae Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth

35.9%

SAL Tot

35.9%

Urdu

14.1%

Other

9.4%

Spanish

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Heatherbrae Employment

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Employed full-time

27.1% 130 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 88 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 20 people

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Not in labour force

50.3% 241 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Heatherbrae Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Bachelor Degree

15.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.7%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Heatherbrae Occupation

Professionals

19.7%

Labourers

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

16.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Managers

8.2%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Heatherbrae Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.5%

Engineering

24.8%

Education

11.5%

Health

7.1%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Creative Arts

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Society & Culture

5.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Heatherbrae Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heatherbrae Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heatherbrae Marital Status

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Married

33.3% 193

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Separated

5.9% 34

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Divorced

15.4% 89

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 29

👤

Never married

40.4% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heatherbrae Ancestry

English

33.4%

Australian

32.0%

Other

8.4%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.6%

German

1.7%

Italian

0.9%

Indian

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Filipino

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heatherbrae School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

32.8%

Primary — Government

31.3%

Pre-school

10.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Vocational Education

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Heatherbrae Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 100

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 1,033

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Heatherbrae Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.4% 42

—

Not a volunteer

91.6% 460

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heatherbrae Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.8%

$600-$799/mo

13.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

24.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heatherbrae How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.2%

Did not go to work

16.0%

Car (passenger)

10.7%

Walked only

7.3%

Truck

3.4%

Bus

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Heatherbrae Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

49.2%

2 vehicles

22.2%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Heatherbrae Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

25.1%

2 bedrooms

35.0%

3 bedrooms

16.9%

4 bedrooms

15.6%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Heatherbrae Population Mobility

22.3%

moved in the last year

52.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heatherbrae Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

102

Indigenous residents

1,055

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heatherbrae Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Heatherbrae Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heatherbrae Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.8%

Couple — children under 15

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heatherbrae Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 4

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Previously served

4.2% 21

👤

Never served

95.1% 481

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Heatherbrae Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 67

—

Did not provide

86.5% 429

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heatherbrae Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

11.3%

5+ children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Heatherbrae When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Heatherbrae Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

8.5%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

41.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Heatherbrae Household Size

1 person

38.5%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

6.2%

5 persons

2.3%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heatherbrae Where Residents Moved From

Same address

439

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Heatherbrae Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

53.5%

Step family — no other children

27.9%

Blended family — no other children

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Heatherbrae Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 36 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Assault

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Heatherbrae Schools

schools nearby

government

910

avg ICSEA score

1,765

total students

St Brigid's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 377 students

1012

ICSEA

Hunter River High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 762 students

899

ICSEA

Raymond Terrace Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 322 students

864

ICSEA

Irrawang Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 304 students

863

ICSEA

Alesco Secondary College - Raymond Terrace Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Heatherbrae Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,066/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Heatherbrae

Your weekly income

≈ $4,619/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $746/wk

Rent share 30.0%

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Heatherbrae vs State & National Average

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Pop: 327 Income: $666/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 327 Income: $900/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Pop: 327 Income: $529/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 329 Income: $599/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 329 Income: $510/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Pop: 329 Income: $549/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heatherbrae

What is the population of Heatherbrae NSW?

The population of Heatherbrae NSW is 654 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 51.0 people per km².Heatherbrae is ranked #4,614 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heatherbrae?

The median personal income in Heatherbrae NSW is $601 per week, or $31,252 per year.The median household income is $1,066 per week.Family income is $1,461 per week.Heatherbrae is ranked #7,073 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heatherbrae?

Median rent in Heatherbrae NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 30.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Heatherbrae ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heatherbrae?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heatherbrae NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heatherbrae?

The median age in Heatherbrae NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heatherbrae a good suburb to live in?

Heatherbrae is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 654.The median income is $601/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11891. All dollar figures in AUD.